Mikel Arteta Archives: 01/2026

Viktor Gyökeres ended his wait for a goal with a strike and assist at Chelsea, then said he can “do it more often” after Arsenal’s 3-2 win.

Mikel Arteta hails Arsenal’s 3-2 win at Chelsea but admits chances were missed to kill the tie, noting the semi-final is only “half-time”.

Arsenal don’t currently appear to have an urgent need to either buy or sell players in January, according to a report.

Mikel Arteta has suggested he doesn’t have a ‘cup team’, raising doubts over whether Kepa Arrizabalaga will face his former club Chelsea on Wednesday night.

Arsenal have received bad news ahead of Wednesday night’s game against Chelsea, with none of their injured players passed fit and two new doubts to worry about.

Following a rare start for Ethan Nwaneri against Portsmouth on Sunday, Mikel Arteta explained why the midfielder hasn’t been playing more often lately.

Mikel Arteta rotated heavily at Portsmouth and watched his side score all four goals from set pieces after conceding inside three minutes.

Mikel Arteta has brought in former Liverpool throw-in coach Thomas Grønnemark as a consultant during the Premier League title run-in.

Mikel Arteta confirms Riccardo Calafiori will miss Arsenal’s FA Cup tie at Portsmouth, with the defender still not ready to return.

Mikel Arteta provides an update on Kai Havertz’s fitness before Arsenal’s FA Cup tie at Portsmouth, with Riccardo Calafiori ruled out.

Mikel Arteta provided injury updates on three Arsenal players ahead of Thursday’s game against Liverpool, with two ruled out of the clash.

A weekend that shifted the mood of the title race, as Arsenal deliver under pressure and rivals unravel across a chaotic and revealing round of fixtures.

The Italian media believe Riccardo Calafiori has a muscle injury, with details around the left-back’s fitness problem still hard to come by.

Arsenal remain linked with Rodrygo after fresh reports from Spain, with Real Madrid balancing transfer interest against current squad demands.

Arsenal lost fewer Premier League games than any other side in 2025, finishing level on points with Manchester City but second on goal difference.